thrown

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After being upheld by one lower court in 2001, the decision was ultimately thrown out by New York’s highest court in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

"There will be a lot of dirt and slings thrown around in court between Musk and Altman and that is not a good thing for anyone involved...but Musk has made this personal."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

This makes Herald’s explosive and terrifying fit, in which he falls to the ground as if thrown by force, and relates a dark vision of bones walking on water, seem to come from nowhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Powell’s term as chair ends May 15, and Sen. Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, lifting a hurdle that had thrown the Fed’s future leadership into doubt.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Getting thrown off the bus was almost the worst thing that could happen to you.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson